FLORENCE, S.C. – The 36th Annual Pepsi Carolina Classic presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union did not disappoint, with fast-paced action Dec. 27-29, at Wilson High School, 1411 E. Old Marion Highway, Florence, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee.
Quality Education Academy from Winston-Salem, N.C., took top honors for the Boys Division in a close victory over the Wilson Tigers. Quality’s Bobby Cannon won the Frank Avent MVP Award.
Locals, Trinity Collegiate School of Darlington took top honors for the Girls Division against returning champions Lake View. Trinity’s Azaria Knox won the SC Federal Credit Union MVP Award. This is the second year the tournament has featured a girls’ division.
Carmel Christian of Charlotte, N.C., won the Tom Davidson Sportsmanship Award (Girls or Boys Team).
Girls Division Awards
2022 Pepsi Carolina Classic Girls Division presented by SCFCU Champions: Trinity Collegiate
Runner-up: Lake View (’21 champion)
All Star Team (Name/School)
- Oliva Boyce - Carmel Christian
- Jasmine Frierson - Hartsville
- Jaleya Ford - Lake View
- Kenzie Feagin - Trinity Collegiate
- SC Federal Credit Union MVP: Azaria Knox-Trinity
Boys Division Awards
2022 Pepsi Carolina Classic Boys Division presented by SCFCU Champions: Quality Education Academy
Runner-up: Wilson High
All Star Team (Name/School)
- Jaden Zimmerman - Eagle Academy
- Deuce Hudson - West Florence
- Jamarie Brown - South Florence
- Murell Burgess -Wilson
- The Frank Avent MVP: Bobby Cannon - Quality Education Academy
Stay up to date on activities at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area online at bgcpda.org or at Facebook.com/bgcpeedee.
